The Best Hotels Closest to Ocean Institute in Dana Point - 2026 Updated Prices

Our top choices for Ocean Institute hotels

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Lantern District, 0.3 km from Ocean Institute

Kelly

9.714.651 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Monarch Beach, 1.9 km from Ocean Institute

Lori

31.100.730 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

3 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Monarch Beach, 2.5 km from Ocean Institute

Anna

24.761.322 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Lantern District, 1.5 km from Ocean Institute

Nicolas

10.096.495 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

1.7 km from Ocean Institute

Julieta V

3.721.713 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano

Del Obispo, 3.2 km from Ocean Institute

leah

5.715.035 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Harbor, 1 km from Ocean Institute

Tyler

4.053.797 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, lobby lounge

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Capistrano Beach, 2.4 km from Ocean Institute

Lizeth

4.443.815 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jun - 11 Jun

Beach nearby, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels

Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Beach, 3.5 km from Ocean Institute

Elizabeth

3.660.138 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Jun - 25 Jun

North Beach Villa

8.3 km from Ocean Institute

Scott

9.117.455 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

The Ranch at Laguna Beach

7 km from Ocean Institute

James

19.200.938 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott

6.3 km from Ocean Institute

Linda

9.108.245 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

7.7 km from Ocean Institute

Josh

10.216.364 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun

Montage Laguna Beach

7.6 km from Ocean Institute

Kathleen

44.325.037 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Sea Horse Resort

9.4 km from Ocean Institute

michael

7.644.190 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Capistrano Beach, 3.4 km from Ocean Institute

michael

4.189.819 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea

Capistrano Beach, 3.4 km from Ocean Institute

Amber

4.445.865 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

8.8 km from Ocean Institute

Tanya

8.304.102 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

Calafia Inn

11.2 km from Ocean Institute

Elizabeth

3.618.037 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

8.7 km from Ocean Institute

Veronica

4.023.258 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 672 reviews	View
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 47 reviews	View
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 673 reviews	View
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View

Top Ocean Institute Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

4/10 Poor

"Hotel manager James contacted me after check in to tell me the rate Expedia charged for my room was excessive and I should have Expedia call him so he could get me a lower rate. I called Expedia and they as n hold while they spoke to Hames. Expedia told James that Hilton was in control of the rate and then told me that James would call me and would provide an adjusted rate. I called James and went to see James at the front desk. In both instances James then refused to give me the going rate. Expedia rate charged $622. Rate on Hilton.com $175. James said the rate I was seeing on my Hilton app was not correct. He said the real rate was $435 + parking of $45. So he begrudgingly adjusted the rate to $500 which was still $325 more than the typical rate. Clearly it was my fault for not catching the excessive rate on my confirmation email. I booked in a hurry for my son’s baseball tournament but I would never spend that much on a Hilton Garden Inn overlooking the freeway. My fault. But why flag the rate as excessive when I checked in, offer an adjustment, ask me to call Expedia, and then fight me on it? What could have been an amazing customer service experience became the absolute opposite. The whole thing was extremely frustrating and disappointing."

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

4/10 Poor

"This hotel was in a decent location, but unfortunately, there’s no access to the beach directly across the street. You have to go over this ridiculously huge bridge in order to get to the beach, which is a very rocky beach so we just drove to Laguna each day. One thing I was very disappointed in was the fact I specifically decided to book this place so I can relax in the hot tub and look at the ocean. The view from the hot tub is good. However, the hot tub did not have any jets flowing whatsoever. So it was pretty much like taking a bath. For the first two days, the hot tub was ideal temperature but towards the end it got lukewarm. For the property managers this is something where a little can go a long way.! just fix the Jets to appease your customers. It’s really not a hard thing to do. And I would imagine it would boost your reviews a ton if the hot tub actually had jets. We also had trouble sleeping some nights because we stayed on the second floor and the floor above us, you could hear everything. Anytime someone moved any furniture or walked fastly you could hear it."

Hotels near other Ocean Institute attractions

Baby Beach

4.4/5 (140 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Baby Beach during your trip to Dana Point?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ocean Institute?

Ocean Institute is located in a welcoming area of Dana Point known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 123 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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What can I see and do near Ocean Institute?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Mission San Juan Capistrano and Nature Interpretive Center. You can enjoy live performances at The Coach House and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Salt Creek Beach, Capistrano Beach Park and Dana Cove Park.

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Our top choices for Ocean Institute hotels

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano

Dana Point Marina Inn

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Capistrano Coast House

North Beach Villa

The Ranch at Laguna Beach

Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

Montage Laguna Beach

Sea Horse Resort

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea

Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

Calafia Inn

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

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Top Ocean Institute Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Hotels near other Ocean Institute attractions

Baby Beach

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